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Reem Faruqi

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A Bank Street Best Children’s Book of the Year · Kid's Indie Next List · Featured in Today Show’s AAPI Heritage Month list · A Kirkus Children's Best Book of 2021 · A National Council of Teachers of English Notable Verse Novel · Jane Addams 2022 Children’s Book Award Finalist · 2021 Nerdy Award Winner · Muslim Bookstagram Award Winner for Best Middle School Book

For fans of Other Words for Home and Front Desk, this powerful, charming immigration story follows a girl who moves from Karachi, Pakistan, to Peachtree City, Georgia, and must find her footing in a new world. Reem Faruqi is the ALA Notable author of award-winning Lailah's Lunchbox.

"A lyrical coming of age story exploring family, immigration, and most of all belonging.” —Aisha Saeed, New York Times bestselling author of Amal Unbound

“This empowering story will resonate with people who have struggled to both fit in and stay true to themselves.” —Veera Hiranandani, Newbery Honor author of The Night Diary

“A gorgeously written story, filled with warmth and depth." —Hena Khan, author of Amina’s Voice

When her family moves from Pakistan to Peachtree City, all Nurah wants is to blend in, yet she stands out for all the wrong reasons. Nurah’s accent, floral-print kurtas, and tea-colored skin make her feel excluded, until she meets Stahr at swimming tryouts.

And in the water Nurah doesn’t want to blend in. She wants to win medals like her star athlete brother, Owais—who is going through struggles of his own in the U.S. Yet when sibling rivalry gets in the way, she makes a split-second decision of betrayal that changes their fates.

Ultimately Nurah slowly gains confidence in the form of strong swimming arms, and also gains the courage to stand up to bullies, fight for what she believes in, and find her place.

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8 - 12 years
Print length

352 pages
Language

English
Grade level

3 - 7
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HarperCollins
Publication date

May 11, 2021
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978-0063044708
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Gr 4–6—At home in Karachi, Pakistan, Nurah Haqq enjoys a life surrounded by family, friends, and visits to the ocean. A perfect day at the beach becomes the worst day when Nurah's father announces that he has accepted a job offer in America. Her immediate family—father, mother, and older brother Owais—will soon relocate to the United States. Uprooted, the family settles in Peachtree City, GA, where Nurah discovers a nation of unfamiliar sights, sounds, smells, and strange pronunciations. The challenges they face in America, including Nurah's complicity in an attack on her brother, will force the girl—whose name means "light"—to face her own weaknesses, reconnect with the light within, and blossom into someone she is proud of. Told in verse in short chapters and divided into nine sections which are illustrated with floral mehndi patterns, this is an insightful and moving narrative that tackles a wide range of salient topics, including ableism, bullying, assimilation, colorism, racial profiling, friendship, miscarriage, and domestic abuse. The brevity of some verses allows the engrossing narrative to move quickly, but also leaves some topics feeling underexamined. Farqui beautifully weaves Urdu and Arabic terms, and Islamic concepts throughout the text, crafting an unapologetic and authentic look at what it means to grow up Pakistani and Muslim in America. Back matter, which includes a glossary of Arabic and Urdu terms, author's note, and recipe for aloo kabab, offers additional context and opportunities for understanding and engagement. VERDICT A thought-provoking and engaging coming-of-age story recommended for libraries of all types; will particularly appeal to fans of Jasmine Warga's Other Words for Home, Kelly Yang's Front Desk, and Hena Khan's Amina's Voice.—Mahasin A. Aleem, Oakland P.L., CA --This text refers to the hardcover edition.

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“Faruqi’s use of free verse will captivate readers with its metaphors that emphasize feelings and details of daily life…Qureshi’s floral and paisley spot art and illustrations of hands with henna designs add delicate beauty. Lyrical. Hopeful. Poignant.” -- Kirkus Reviews (starred review)

“Younger readers, will easily identify or empathize with Nurah as she navigates the tricky art of fitting in while being true to herself.” -- Booklist

“Faruqi’s graceful verses shine…as the challenges and successes of each member impact the entire household… Faruqi offers glimpses of her real-life source material, including her family’s experiences as Muslim immigrants in September, 2001.” -- Bulletin of the Center for Children’s Books

"This is an insightful and moving narrative that tackles a wide range of salient topics, including ableism, bullying, assimilation, colorism, racial profiling, friendship, miscarriage, and domestic abuse…crafting an unapologetic and authentic look at what it means to grow up Pakistani and Muslim in America…A thought-provoking and engaging coming-of-age story." -- School Library Journal

“Nurah’s coming-of-age story will inspire readers to step into their own light.” -- Horn Book Magazine

“Unsettled is the heartfelt story of Nurah, a girl uprooted from Pakistan who must replant herself when her family moves to the United States. Told in beautiful, accessible verse, this is a book about family missed and friendship found, of making mistakes, speaking up, and learning to flourish in the soil of a new home.” -- Rajani LaRocca, author of Midsummer’s Mayhem; Red, White, and Whole; and Much Ado About Baseball

“With poetic precision, Faruqi tells the moving tale of Nurah and her family as they move from Karachi, Pakistan to Peachtree City, Georgia. This empowering story will not only resonate with those who have emigrated from South Asia, but with all young people who have struggled to both fit in and stay true to themselves.” -- Veera Hiranandani, Newbery Honor author of The Night Diary

“A gorgeously written story, filled with warmth, depth, and an insightful exploration of a young immigrant adjusting to a new home and putting down roots. I loved getting to know Nurah’s kind heart and witnessing her grow stronger and more confident, while never forgetting who she is.” -- Hena Khan, author of Amina’s Voice

"A lyrical coming of age story exploring family, immigration, and most of all belonging. Nurah is a compelling main character who I was rooting for all the way through." -- Aisha Saeed, New York Times bestselling author of Amal Unbound --This text refers to the hardcover edition.

Product details

ASIN ‏ : ‎ B08FKC4Q4X
Publisher ‏ : ‎ HarperCollins (May 11, 2021)
Publication date ‏ : ‎ May 11, 2021
Language ‏ : ‎ English
File size ‏ : ‎ 8320 KB
Text-to-Speech ‏ : ‎ Enabled
Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
X-Ray ‏ : ‎ Not Enabled
Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
Print length ‏ : ‎ 352 pages
Page numbers source ISBN ‏ : ‎ 0063044706
Lending ‏ : ‎ Not Enabled

Best Sellers Rank: #308,743 in Kindle Store (See Top 100 in Kindle Store)
- #18 in Children's Explore Middle East Fiction
- #31 in Children's Water Sports Books (Kindle Store)
- #73 in Children's Asia & Asia America Stories

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Reem Faruqi is an award winning author who enjoys writing lyrical stories that reflect her own experiences. Reem used to teach second grade and her favorite time was Read Aloud time. Now, her favorite time at home is reading with her daughters. Of Pakistani origin, she moved to Peachtree City, Georgia, from Abu Dhabi, the United Arab Emirates, when she was 13 years old. Reem based her first award-winning children's book "Lailah's Lunchbox" on her own experiences as a young Muslim girl immigrating to the United States. Reem has 3 books projected for 2021: UNSETTLED (HarperCollins), AMIRA'S PICTURE DAY (Holiday House), and I CAN HELP (Eerdmans). Reem Faruqi loves to doodle, write, and take photos. Check out her photoblog at www.ReemFaruqi.com! Currently, she lives with her husband and daughters in Atlanta.

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Nina H

Absolutely beautiful !

Reviewed in the United States on May 25, 2021

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Let me start by saying I am not a fan of poetry. I generally just don’t get it. But this book in verse I get 100%. I loved the rhythm of the writing , loved Nurah and her family , and felt all her ups and downs. A must read !!

Reviewed in the United States on February 26, 2022

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Read this book to learn about what it's like to move from a Middle-Eastern country to the United States (Georgia). LOVED it so, so, so much.
8th grader readers love it, too.

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Dana Kramaroff

Gorgeous writing and a touching story!

Reviewed in the United States on July 19, 2021

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Reem Faruqi’s gorgeous verse writing brings Nurah’s story to life. This middle grade novel touches on many topics that too often hide in the shadows. I can’t wait to talk this book up with students in the fall!!

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J. Lerner

Beautiful and brilliantly crafted

Reviewed in the United States on May 17, 2021

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I was riveted and blown away by this novel in verse. It’s beautiful and brilliantly crafted. It’ll break your heart and put it together again. I highly recommend it for readers/collections 4th grade and up. I’m looking forward to reading it a second time soon.

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NATASHA K.

Beautiful story and words that will nurture compassion and empathy in kids

Reviewed in the United States on May 30, 2021

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I finished this in one sitting. The story and words are absolutely beautiful! I was so captivated by Nurahs journey, leaving her home country and growing in a new one. There were times I laughed out loud and verses I cried happy tears over small moments of human kindness.
This is such an important book for kids and adults to read, because it is a slice of one life, within a big diverse Muslim diaspora. My Muslim immigrant experience was different from Nurahs and author Reem’s, and this intimate view is what the world needs for true compassion and empathy. I don’t wear the hijab, but I loved the storyline showing how her hijab was a part of her blossoming. I highly recommend this book!

Reviewed in the United States on May 29, 2021

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This was a beautiful and quick read. The verse was understated yet vivid. The characters were perfectly fleshed out. I loved it

Reviewed in the United States on July 4, 2021

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Beautifully written— lyrical and full of so much heart. My daughter loved it as well and she was very suspicious about reading a “book that looks like a poem.” But you can’t help but just love the main character and her voice. You’ll root for her all the way!!

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Reviewed in the United States on May 12, 2021

This book is a great OWN voice, middle grade coming of age book that rings with truth and hope in its poetic lines that sweep you up and keep you cheering. Over 352 pages the author’s semi-autobiographic story of coming to Peachtree City, Georgia from Karachi, Pakistan beautifully unfolds. I absolutely loved this book and the way it is told, in verse. The details, often small, ring with such sincerity that even those that have never moved to a new country, or been to a new school will feel for young Nurah Haqq and be inspired by her success, touched by her hardships, and disappointed in her mistakes.

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